Keeping it Safe

It is important that mussels are discarded if the shells are damaged or do not open during cooking. These are signs that the mussels are not safe to eat.

Substitute

Substitute chicken broth for the wine.

How to Clean Mussels

Rinse mussels under cold running water, pulling off the beards that are attached at the bottoms of the shells.

Servings

6 servings, 1 3/4 cups (425 mL) each

Diabetes Center

Carb Choices: Carb Choice

Nutrition Bonus

Nutritional Information

Serving Size 6 servings, 1 3/4 cups (425 mL) each

AMOUNT PER SERVING

Calories

200

% Daily Value

Total fat

11g

Saturated fat

3g

Cholesterol

35mg

Sodium

550mg

Carbohydrate

6g

Dietary fibre

0g

Sugars

2g

Protein

13g

Vitamin A

4 %DV

Vitamin C

10 %DV

Calcium

2 %DV

Iron

20 %DV

* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.